Pianoforte Classes

Friday 12th - Monday 15th February 2027

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST CREATE A USER ACCOUNT AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Pianoforte timetable

Venue: Delrow Community Hall

                                                            Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, Herts WD25 8DJ

Adjudicators: 

Jena Pang

 

Based in the United Kingdom, Jena Chun-Wah Pang is celebrated for his exceptional teaching and judging in international music competitions. His students, hailing from diverse global cities, have consistently garnered top honours and multiple first prizes in prestigious international competitions, demonstrating his impactful pedagogical approach and showcasing their talents in both piano and violin.

 

Recognised for his pedagogical skills, he lectures on competition preparation, recently interviewed about it in Piano  Professional Magazine and has given piano and violin masterclasses for the Alberta Piano Teachers Association, the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association in Canada, IMPACT Piano Competition New York, Clavis International Music Competition Bavaria Germany, Amigdala International Music Competition Italy, Windsor International Piano Competition, Maidenhead MF and Bristol MF in the UK and for the Singapore Music Teachers Association at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

 

His musical journey was nurtured through an instrumental scholarship at St Peter’s College, Oxford University, he studied violin with Lydia Mordkovitch and piano with Lora Dimitrova. As a child he appeared on British and Hong Kong television playing both piano and violin, at the Purcell Room South Bank, and with English Orchestras for concertos. Recent concerts have been with Dennis Lee, Chee Hung Toh and Graeme Humphrey. Jena is Piano Convenor and a trustee of the Southend Festival of Performing Arts, trustee of the Freda Parry Scholarship Fund Competition, on the juries of several international piano and strings competitions and adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech and has recently been elected Chairman of the BIFF Music Adjudicators Council. 

 

 

 GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Most classes are for children under the age of 18. C27 - C28 are for adults.
  • All class winners are eligible to receive a certificate/medal/trophy.
  • AN ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE MUSIC PERFORMED MUST BE PRESENT, EITHER HANDED TO THE ADJUDICATOR OR FOR USE WHILE PLAYING AS WELL AS A COPY FOR THE EXAMINER. (A digital download with proof of purchase is also acceptable.)
  • A Candidate who has won the Jean Merlow Class, will not be permitted to enter again.
  • Candidates are not permitted to perform the same piece in more than one class.

CLASSES - OWN CHOICE

  • Please enter only one of the classes : C0-C8, C9-C12
  • In these classes you may play one or two pieces only except C21
C0 Pre Grade 1  2 mins £13.00
C1 Grade 1  3 mins £14.00
C2 Grade 2  3 mins £14.00
C3 Grade 3  4 mins £15.00
C4 Grade 4  4 mins £15.00
C5 Grade 5  5 mins £16.00
C6 Grade 6  5 mins £16.00
C7 Grade 7  8 mins £19.00
C8 Grade 8 Only  8 mins £19.00
C13 20th and 21st Century 14 and under  5 mins £16.00
C14 Duet or Trio - Family with Parent  4 mins £15.00
C15 Duet or Trio - Family  4 mins £15.00
C18 Baroque and Classical only - 14 years and under  6 mins £17.00
C19 Jazz and Musical Theatre - 16 Years and Under  4 mins £15.00
C20 Baroque and Classical - 16 years and under  8 mins £19.00
C21 Jean Merlow Memorial Scholarship 19 and under (3 Contrasting Pieces Grade 8 or above) 15 mins £26.00
C22 Classical Open  8 mins £19.00
C23 Baroque Open  8 mins £19.00
C24 Romantic Open  8 mins £19.00
C25 20th and 21st Century Open  8 mins £19.00
C29 Duet or Trio 11 years and under  5 mins £16.00
C30 Duet or Trio -14 years and under  5 mins £16.00
C31 Romantic - 14 years and under (Romantic era only)  6 mins £17.00
C32 Popular and Anime - 16 years and Under  6 mins £17.00
C33

Class for Neurodiversity ( A non-competitive class suitable for children of any age.

Within reason, will try to accommodate any requests or specific needs.Feedback will be given, but there will be no competitive element.

All  children will receive a medal for participating. Please get in touch with the section leader directly to discuss your requirements.)

 5 mins  £16.00

CLOSED CLASSES

 Candidates may not enter the same closed class for 2 years if they win that section except C27 - C28

  • C16 - Two to three contrasting pieces grade 3-5
  • C17 - Two to three contrasting pieces grade 6 and above
  • C26 – Two to three contrasting pieces grade 8 and above
  • C27 - Three contrasting pieces grade 8 or above
C9 Age 8 years and under  4 mins £15.00
C10 Age 10 years and under  5 mins £16.00
C11 Age 12 years and under  6 mins £17.00
C12 Age 14 years and under  8 mins £19.00
C16 Mini Recital - Age 10 years and under  8 mins £19.00
C17 Junior Recital - 14 years and under 12 mins £23.00
C26 Senior Recital - 18 years and under 15 mins £26.00
C27 Adult Recital - 18 years and over 15 mins £26.00
C28 Adult Open Duet  8 mins £17.00